Three-year-olds & upwards. Seven furlongs. Became a Group Two in 2003. Goodwood acquired this Group race in 2000 after it was staged at Newcastle as the Beeswing Stakes. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the […]
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Four-year-olds & upwards. One mile, one furlong & 192 yards. First run 1840 & originally the Chesterfield Cup. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of the Universe), there’s a lot more to
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Racing for Change reveals some fascinating facts and figures about one of Britain’s iconic races: Heads or tails The Derby would be called The Bunbury had a coin tossed between two aristocrats, the 12th Earl of Derby and Sir Charles Bunbury, landed the other
This year, the Royal Ascot Fashion Show makes a highly-anticipated return, presenting the ultimate in elite British couture from catwalks across the globe. For five consecutive days (Tuesday 14th June–Saturday 18th June 2011), racegoers can delight in some of the finest British garments and accessories from around the world in the stunning panoramic surroundings of
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In the 2011 John Smith’s Grand National, the late stallion Old Vic, who died in February at the age of 25, will bid to join a club so exclusive it has only five current members. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet
Until relatively recently, the race’s fences were barely the most formidable obstacles to be encountered by female jockeys wishing to ride in the Grand National. Allison GrahamAllison is the Publisher of Eclipse Magazine. She loves going to the Races and is learning to bet (despite being officially the worst bettor in the History of
Beer lovers are in for a treat this May, as Newbury Racecourse has announced it will be hosting its first Best of British Beer Festival, in association with West Berkshire Brewery on Saturday 14 May. The raceday also features Newbury’s jewel in the crown of its Flat season the Group 1 JLT Lockinge Stakes. Allison
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The inaugural running of the Cheltenham Gold Cup was on 12 March 1924 and was won by Red Splash trained by Fred Withington and ridden by Dick Rees. The prize money was £685 that was awarded to the winning owner Major Everard Wyndham. Contrast that with the 2011 renewal. The winning owner this year will
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] The Grand National is such a famous race that there are loads of interesting stories surrounding the race. It is a popular event with punters who like to have a flutter on the Aintree race and as such there have been a number of examples of people winning big at the event,
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The totesuper7 Grand Sefton has attracted good fields since its revival seven years ago after a 38-year break. The handicap chase is run over one circuit of the Grand National course, with 18 fences jumped during the two miles, five and a half furlongs. The old Grand Sefton took place over further – just under
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